Mid 19th Century

A hauntingly beautiful study of light and ruin by Arnold Böcklin, captured with dramatic, atmospheric brushwork.

A dramatic and masterfully rendered marine scene depicting the power of nature through churning turquoise waves and dark storm clouds.

A poignant 19th-century scene depicting communal grief and devotion in the wake of a nun's passing.

A dramatic 19th-century Norwegian landscape capturing the sublime presence of the Stetind mountain through atmospheric fog.

A striking Pre-Raphaelite portrait of the sorceress Medea, rich with dramatic detail and a shimmering gold background.

A sweeping 19th-century panoramic landscape capturing the energy and scale of a royal military review in Edinburgh.

This dramatic 19th-century landscape captures the rugged beauty of a sun-drenched mountain pass under a swirling, atmospheric sky.

A gripping Victorian maritime scene capturing the grit and teamwork of life at sea during a storm.

A masterful 19th-century historical scene capturing Christopher Columbus before the Spanish royal court in rich, academic detail.

An atmospheric 19th-century landscape capturing a coastal town under a dynamic, light-pierced sky.

A luminous 19th-century Dutch harbor scene captures the evocative interplay of moonlight and shadow across the water.

A grand and atmospheric oil painting depicting the bustling life along the river Seine in Paris under a dramatic, high-contrast sky.